India and Sweden enhance trade and investment partnership

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with Swedish Foreign Affairs Minister Maria M Stenergard to discuss enhancing trade and investment between India and Sweden. They explored new business opportunities and economic cooperation. The meeting included Minister of State for Commerce Jitin Prasada. Stenergard also met Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss engagement with the European Union. India and Sweden have strengthened their diplomatic relations over 75 years, with significant growth in business ties. The number of Swedish companies in India has risen from 150 to 260 in five years, while Indian companies in Sweden increased from 50 to 75.